Add 14/18 and 6/48
14/18 + 6/48 is 65/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
14/18 = 14 × 8/18 × 8 = 112/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
6/48 = 6 × 3/48 × 3 = 18/144 - Add the two like fractions:
112/144 + 18/144 = 112 + 18/144 = 130/144 - 130/144 simplified gives 65/72
- So, 14/18 + 6/48 = 65/72
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